tan

/tæn/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become brown or tanned in the sun

“After a week at the beach, she will have tanned nicely.”

2. noun

a brownish color, especially one produced by exposure to the sun

“Her skin turned a lovely tan after her vacation.”

3. noun

a coat or covering of brownish color, especially one produced by exposure to the sun

“He applied a layer of sunscreen to prevent a tan on his back.”

4. noun

a place where a tan is obtained, especially by exposure to the sun

“The beach is a great place to get a tan.”

Synonyms

  • browning
  • darkening

Antonyms

  • bleaching
  • whitening